Sanctions Seen as Tool Against North Korea
The Obama administration argues tighter sanctions could slow North Korea’s advancing nuclear and missile programs. Despite years of penalties, Kim Jong Il’s regime remains resistive, but UN measures and national actions may pressure Pyongyang where it hurts.
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Nuclear sanctions push grows as China faces NK threat
The piece argues sanctions could curb North Korea’s overseas finance networks funding its elite, whileChina’s stance and the risk of broader nuclear arms spread across Asia loom large. It warns that North Korea may sell weapons for cash, unsettling regional security and potentially drawing China into costly entanglements.
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Stimulus plan criticized as failed and unsustainable
The author argues the 800 billion stimulus was illusory, with only 44 billion spent and unemployment rising. They accuse officials of overpromising saves, warn of mounting debt and unfunded liabilities, and urge retreat from further stimulus while favoring Europe’s shift to the right in upcoming elections. Scripps Howard News Service.
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Cheney Turns On Obama In National Security Speech
Former Vice President Dick Cheney delivers a stark critique of Barack Obama’s handling of national security, praising adult leadership and chastising the current administration for naiveté. The author argues Cheney’s measured, substantive pushback contrasts with Obama’s teleprompted responses.
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Memorial Day ceremony aid noted at courthouse
The News acknowledges veterans organizations county officials and New Castle High School Band for coordinating the Memorial Day program at the Lawrence County Courthouse on May 25. The writer asks if an advance notice might have drawn a larger crowd and wonders if it was overlooked.
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Abortion Column Criticized in New Wilmington Letter
James R. Williams of New Wilmington critiques Bonnie Erbe's abortion column, attacking her defense of partial birth procedures and calls to outlaw antiabortion rhetoric. He condemns eroding First Amendment rights and notes prolife groups' condemnation of George Tiller's murder.
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Newspaper staff contact numbers and editors list
The notice lists office hours from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekdays and provides extensions for key staff including Sections Editor Dan Irwin ext. 619 Editorial Page Editor Mitchel Olszak ext. 628 Rapid Response Editor Lisa Micco ext. 627 Government Editor Sports Editor Kayleen Cubbal ext. 617 Circulation Director DuWayne Nelson ext. 602 Advertising Director Richard Work ext. 657.
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